Animal Control Workers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $43,480 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $43,090
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,090
    25th
    $43,090
    50th (median)
    $43,480
    75th
    $48,600
    90th
    $51,290

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,490
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,890
    Florida $45,400
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,350
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,600

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,020
    Firefighters $52,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Jacksonville, FL is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 5.1% below the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,090 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,090.